Most Frequently Asked Questions about Dicana

  • What kind of product is Dicana?

    Dicana is is a powerful, patent pending, non-stimulating dietary supplement developed to cause extreme body fat loss while sparing muscle tissue. When used as directed Dicana has the ability to raise your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR, the rate at which your body burns calories at rest) and can dramatically shift the proportion between lean body mass and adipose tissue (fat) in favor of lean body mass. Dicana works by increasing protein synthesis through calorie repartitioning while simultaneously causing an increase in body temperature and oxygen consumption for extreme fat loss without muscle catabolism.

  • How do I use Dicana?

    Using Dicana is easy! As a dietary supplement, consume one (1) capsule, one to three (1-3) times daily. While you can take as little as one (1) capsule daily, the vast majority of users reports three (3) capsules being their "sweet spot" for maximum effects.

  • When should I stop using Dicana?

    After using Dicana for 8 continuous weeks, we recommend that you discontinue use of Dicana for two to three (2-3) weeks before using Dicana again.

  • Can I take stimulants while using Dicana?

    We are glad you asked because we do not recommend using stimulants with Dicana. Thyromimetics such as Dicana should not be stacked with stimulants due to increased chance of side effects.

  • Do I still need to diet and exercise while using Dicana?

    Yes, absolutely. Used with Dicana, diet and exercise will greatly assist you in reaching your weight loss goals.

  • Will I experience thyroid suppression from using Dicana?

    One of the prime concerns regarding using thyroid mimetics to promote fat loss is the danger of thyroid suppression. However it has been identified that only the 3,5 analogues of diiodothyronines (and thus their metabolites which retain the same key structure-activity characteristics regarding thyroidomimetic action) and not their 3,3' isomers suppress TSH levels, leading to hypothyreodism(7). The new version Dicana contains only the 3,3' isomer of diiodothyroacetic acid, thus minimizing thyroid suppression fears.

    In addition, Forskolin possessed the ability to mimic the effects of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) on the thyroid. TSH is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T4 and T3 thyroid hormone. By mimicing the effects of TSH, cAMP concentrations are increased and thus stimulation of thyroid hormone production occurs(13). What occurs is a powerful synergistic effect between Dicana and Forskolin which enhances thyroid-induced metabolism, thereby minimizing any slight chance of thyroid suppression.

  • What can I take with Dicana?

    Another excellent question. Because Dicana stimulates protein synthesis, it is very, very important to consume additional protein throughout the day to meet your muscular needs. We recommend stacking Dicana with Vasolate, the World's first Vasodianabolic protein! Vasolate is available in five deliciously decadent flavors, including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Cream, Satisfying Strawberry, Banana Bonanza, and Very Vanilla!

  • What exactly are Diiodothyroacetic acid isomers?

    Excellent question. Diiodothyroacetic acid is a direct naturally occurring metabolite of T3, Triac, and T2, (1,2,3) which was never investigated or used as a fat loss aid before ThermoLife introduced Dicana. Diiodothyronines and their metabolites, like DIAC, retain the calorigenic and antilipidemic effects of thyroid analogues (4,5). Diiodothyroacetic acid in particular has been found to have very strong effects in lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and reducing blood lipid peroxidation(6). One of the prime concerns regarding using thyroid mimetics to promote fat loss is the danger of thyroid suppression. However it has been identified that only the 3,5 analogues of diiodothyronines (and thus their metabolites which retain the same key structure-activity characteristics regarding thyroidomimetic action) and not their 3,3' isomers suppress TSH levels, leading to hypothyreodism(7). The new version Dicana contains only the 3,3' isomer of diiodothyroacetic acid, thus minimizing thyroid suppression fears.

  • What role does Ginger play in the Dicana formula?

    Ginger is a popular herb and spice with many traditional medicinal applications. Of interest in the making of Dicana were its energizing and anti-obesity effects. It is important to maintain energy levels during Dicana assisted fat loss cycles, since lowering calories, increasing exercise and enhancing base metabolism work to deplete energy levels. Adding stimulants like caffeine might be easy, but it was not a good option since thyromimetics should not be stacked with stimulants due to increased chance of side effects.

    Also many people do not enjoy using stimulants or are very sensitive to them. Thus ginger was picked for its well known tonic effects, lacking the drawbacks of stimulants. Of prime interest are also the anti- obesity effects of ginger which are two-fold: First, ginger increases basal temperature oxygen consumption and metabolic rate(8,9,10,11), due to the capacity of it's components to stimulate the vallinoid receptor subtype 1 (TPRV-1). Also ginger can inhibit the intestinal absorption of dietary fat by inhibiting it's hydrolysis, acting as a pancreatic lipase inhibitor(12).

  • What role does Forskolin play in the Dicana formula?

    Forskolin is a labdane diterpene with the capacity to mimic the effect of TSH on the thyroid, increasing cAMP concentrations and thus stimulating thyroidal hormones production.(13). Thus it both works synergistically with Diac to enhance thyroid-induced metabolism and minimizes any slight chance of thyroid supression. Forskolin also has the capacity to increase lipolisis at the adipocyte level (14). The effectiveness of forskolin in lowering fat while promoting lean body mass has been well established in men (15).

  • Can Dicana be used by both both men and women?

    Absolutely. Dicana was exclusively formulated for use by both men and women.

  • Do you offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee?

    Yes, we do.

    As the president of ThermoLife International I have made sure that every one of our products meets label claims and does exactly what it is intended to do. I am so sure of this that we offer a 100% money back guarantee on every product that we sell. If for any reason you are not satisfied with a product purchased from this web site, just send it back with a copy of your receipt and you will receive a full refund.

    Ron Kramer
    President
    ThermoLife International

    Send returns to:
    Product Returns
    c/o ThermoLife International LLC
    3941 E. Chandler Blvd. #106-212
    Phoenix, AZ 85048

    Please include a copy of your receipt from this website, along with any unused portion of the product.

  • Got a question about one of our Products or What to know more?

    You can email your question to contact@thermolife.com and our resident experts will get an answer for you asap! And if we think that your question can help others, we will post it right here!

References

  • Endocrinology. 1990 Oct;127(4):1617-24.Links Identification of 3,3'-diiodothyroacetic acid sulfate: a major metabolite of 3,3',5- triiodothyronine in propylthiouracil-treated rats. Rutgers M, Heusdens FA, Bonthuis F, Rooda SJ, Visser TJ. Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical School, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Endocrinology. 1989 Jul;125(1):433-43.Links Metabolism of triiodothyroacetic acid (TA3) in rat liver. II. Deiodination and conjugation of TA3 by rat hepatocytes and in rats in vivo. Rutgers M, Heusdens FA, Bonthuis F, Visser TJ. Department of Internal Medicine I, Erasmus University Medical School, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Metabolic pathways of tetraiodothyroacetic acid, triiodothyroacetic acid, tetraiodothyropropionic acid and triiodothyropropionic acid EUNICE V. FLOCK, JESSE L. BOLLMAN and GEORGE H. C. STOBIE Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minn., U.S.A.
  • Thyroid hormone analogs for treatment of hypercholesterolemia and heart failure: past, present and future prospects Eugene Morkin a,*, Paul Ladenson b, Steven Goldman a,c, Cynthia Adamson a.
  • The immediate action of L-thyroxine, L-tetraiodothyroacetic acid, diiodothyronine, diiodothyroacetic acid and L-thyronine on oxygen consumption and body temperature in the hypophysectomized rat; the action of cortisone.
  • Effects of iodotyrosines, thyronines, iodothyroacetic acids and thyromimetic analogues on in vitro copper-induced oxidation of low-density lipoproteins. Chomard P, Seguin C, Loireau A, Autissier N, Artur Y. Unit? de Biochimie Pharmacologique, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Dijon, France.
  • Effect of 3,5-diiodo-L-thyronine on thyroid stimulating hormone and growth hormone serum levels in hypothyroid rats. Moreno M, Lombardi A, Lombardi P, Goglia F, Lanni A. Dipartimento di Chimica, Facolt? di Scienze, Universit? degli Studi di Salerno, Italy.
  • Pungent principles of ginger (Zingiber officinale) are thermogenic in the perfused rat hindlimb. Eldershaw TP, Colquhoun EQ, Dora KA, Peng ZC, Clark MG. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
  • Hum Nutr Clin Nutr. 1987 Jan;41(1):89-92.Links Effect of ginger on metabolic rate. Henry CJ, Piggott SM.
  • Pflege Aktuell. 2005 Apr;59:255.Links [Ginger gives warmth] Vef-Georg G.Pflege- und Heil- pflanzenfachfrau Lehrerin f?r Pflegeberufe und Buchautorin.
  • Physiol Behav. 2006 Aug 30;89(1):85-91. Epub 2006 Mar Metabolic effects of spices, teas, and caffeine. Westerterp-Plantenga M, Diepvens K, Joosen AM, B?rub?-Parent S, Tremblay A. Department of Human Biology, Nutrim, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. m.westerterp@hb.unimaas.nl.
  • Antiobesity actions of Zingiber officinale Roscoe Han LK, Gong XJ, Kawano S, Saito M, Kimura Y, Okuda H.
  • Forskolin stimulation of thyroid secretion of T4 and T3. Laurberg P.
  • Forskolin as an activator of cyclic AMP accumulation and lipolysis in rat adipocytes I Litosch, TH Hudson, I Mills, SY Li and JN Fain.
  • Obes Res. 2005 Aug;13(8):1335-43. Body composition and hormonal adaptations associated with forskolin consumption in overweight and obese men. Godard MP, Johnson BA, Richmond SR. University of Kansas, Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Applied Physiology Laboratory, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA. mgodard@ku.edu.

Only Loyal T "trustees" will be entitled to:
* Exclusive Deals & Discounts
* Free Training & Nutrition Tips
* Pre-release Supplement Offers
* Scientific Bulletins
* Plus Much Much Much MORE!